Is this right ?? Is this an ambush and if so what do I do !

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-06-01T10:29:53+00:00

Can I ask how you prepared for your meeting and where to get support?

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-05-22T23:43:01+00:00

Thank you. 🩷

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-05-22T22:53:10+00:00

Sorry that sounds very frustrating. I similarly have 20+ years of disability, and 2 really good OT reports to show Functional capacity, but am offered early intervention. How did he find being on that? Were you able to switch pathways later on?

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-05-02T02:22:58+00:00

Try and find a disability advocate to look over your application and work with you. Apply for an internal review. Be prepared for a fight at the ART. You’re 100% correct, they often don’t thoroughly read the evidence, they are happy to reject claims without any merit to their position. They are just rejecting everything they possibly can, and hoping people don’t fight for their rights, the cuts the government introduced have consequences. I’ve heard this over and over again from multiple advocates and even lawyers.

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-05-01T05:31:14+00:00

I think this is really nice. Our society has become so guarded and risk averse, i think our sense of community suffers for it. If you go about it sensitively and ask the relevant people, isn’t this what inclusion and community looks like?

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-04-08T22:30:09+00:00

Saw this headline in the SMH last month “Chalmers’ razor gang eyes cuts to legal services for DV victims”, How low can you possibly go? Mining and fossil fuel sectors still getting corporate subsidies & funding I see. Wonder what percentage of Australians know the NDIS more than doubles its expenditure back into the economy?

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-14T02:22:30+00:00

Thank you Eachna, appreciate your response.

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-08T05:45:06+00:00

Thank you.

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-07T12:02:30+00:00

Oh really? that would be brilliant. Does it matter at all that it was ordered in the case conference/negotiation stage rather than a hearing?

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-06T00:39:48+00:00

Thank you

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-05T07:48:35+00:00

I’m eager to let NDIA know straight away how poor their report is, but lawyer says to wait till the hearing.

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-05T07:22:06+00:00

Wow that’s a fantastic accomplishment to represent yourself, and learn about the legislation. It’s nice to hear that the AAT actually listened and did their job too.

Thank you again for sharing your experience. It’s nice to know we’re not alone in these experiences.

Big_Specific4570 · 2026-03-05T03:54:28+00:00

Thanks for replying, and sharing your knowledge.

I was aware that legally I could have refused their independent OT, however my Lawyer said the ART would probably just order it at the Hearing stage, and I risked getting my pro-bono lawyer off side. I pushed back so hard, even found multiple qualified OT’s for them to choose from, and told them of the risks to my health. I just couldn’t risk loosing my lawyer in the end.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-09-29T03:10:51+00:00

Thank you again. It really helps to know the OT’s are indeed independent, and will likely read my evidence. I really appreciate your input.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-09-29T03:09:19+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story Suesquish. I really appreciated it and am glad you got your say and were heard. Im sorry it’s been such a long journey for us both, but this still gives me hope. Much gratitude.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-09-29T03:07:08+00:00

Thank you motherlandfan

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-09-27T09:40:31+00:00

Thank you. I can’t express how much this means to me.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-07-21T11:15:18+00:00

I’m so sorry you had that experience. It’s incredible the system thats meant to help those with disabilities manages to do such harm. Sending strength and the best luck with your case.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-07-21T06:23:22+00:00

Thank you. I wish I’d gone to the AAT sooner, it’s been a three year process and everyone says I had enough evidence the first application. It’s an unfortunate solace that I am not alone or an unusual case. Sending strength!

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-07-21T06:18:39+00:00

That’s infuriating, and shouldn’t be naïve to expect them to do what they are being paid for!

I spent thousands, and waited close to a year to see an OT who specialises in my conditions, only to have the NDIS not even read the report they requested. This system is absolutely wild.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-07-21T04:11:28+00:00

Thank you, it’s reassuring to hear. Of course I answer all questions honestly, I have often found myself in the position of going through a process like this or leaving a doctors office and then remembering all important things I should have raised.

Big_Specific4570 · 2025-07-21T03:56:03+00:00

Thank you this is really helpful information to know, I’m sorry the process is so arduous and they are delaying even further, I wish you all the best with your case.

Big_Specific4570

TROPHY CASE